26 Dec 1963
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1963
Page
1
Washington reports radiation fallout from Savier Surgery Chian nuclear tests. Contamination aboard the carrier Seaton persisted for about a month with no stated health danger to crew. Medical officer declined to reveal locations or timing of contamination.
Fifteen firemen from three sites were hurt in a blaze that burned a grain bin at a milling company for 48 hours. Around 70 firefighters fought the stubborn fire which was finally quelled last night.
Hampton woman Mrs Wayne P Bryer named East Rockingham County chair. Exeter resident Robert Taylor named Central Rockingham County chair with duties across Brentwood Danville East Kingston Ep ping Exeter Fremont Kensington Kingston Newfields Newmarket and more. Taylor, UNH graduate and hotel industry leader, holds multiple local posts and is married to Charlotte Ida Brown with four children. Bryer, former State Board of Education member, previously chaired in Hampton.
The Baptist Church schedules a 10 o clock worship service with Rev Cornelius Vandenbergh preaching on Wise Men From The West at Middle Street Falls Church The adult choir will sing nursery care is provided and the chaperone school meets at 1105 The Baptist Youth Fellowship gathers at 6 pm for a discussion on making decisions led by the Faith Commission Sue Van Et Irn chairs the social periods refreshments and warshow saliowy Dorcas Society meets next Thursday at 930 am The Adult Choir meets at 745 pm Youth Choir rehearse next Friday at 315 pm and the Children's Choir at 4
The AP report notes consumer confidence remains sturdy despite the Kennedy assassination as holiday shopping and food supplies stay robust. Retailers forecast 1964 expansion, with spending rising on autos and big-ticket items while grocery shelves show plentiful snacks, fruits, and meats.
Senior Girl Scouts in South Berwick recently folded bandages for Tri County Osteopathic Hospital and discussed upcoming projects. Some members serve as aides at South Berwick High School, assisting in biology and chemistry labs and helping teachers with cleanup. They hope to work as forest aides in spring.
May Labbe G. was accidentally struck by a .22 caliber bullet while playing with a 2 year old cousin in their grandfather's cellar in Eagle Lake Maine. Police did not identify the cousin.
MONTE CARLO Monaco AP Ten U S Navy personnel dined at the royal palace with Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace for Christmas dinner. Four officers and six sailors including Lt Cmdr J Wi skipper of the submarine Sirago and Lt Cmdr J C Rogers skipper of the submarine Pipe attended. Admiral Elton W Grenfell sent Grace Kelly a cookbook Dolphin Dishes as a gift. The royal family's children Princess Caroline and Prince Albert were present.
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